Granville senior second baseman Devon Dager awaits a throw to second. Dager, who hit nine homne runs, is The Advocate's 2013 Baseball Player of the Year.

Written by

Tom Wilson
Sports Writer

Devon Dager wasn't really comfortable with the idea when Granville coach Vince Ghiloni moved him into the leadoff spot because of injuries at the beginning of the season.

However, Dager thrived atop the batting order. Not only did he hit for a solid average (.393), he had an exceptional on-base percentage (.509).

"Once I moved there, I really wasn't too sure, but after about three games, I really liked being first in the batting order," Dager said. "Mainly because I noticed that I started seeing more strikes." ...